cheetah: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Acinonyx jubatus • hunting leopard

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group of cheetahs

cheetah with cubs

A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) runs through tall, dry grass, its spotted coat blending with the golden landscape.

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